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Capps had successful thoracic outlet syndrome surgery Saturday and is expected to be ready for spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

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That timetable may be a little optimistic, but it still sounds like it's possible Capps could be ready for the start of the 2018 regular season. He was a popular speculatory saves stash this year, but injuries prevented any payoff. Unless the Padres trade Brad Hand this winter, the best Capps can hope for is a setup role upon his return.

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Capps is a promising reliever with big-time velocity when he's on, but he has now tossed just 12.1 innings in the past two seasons as injuries have kept him grounded. The Padres are hopeful he will be healthy for spring training next season.

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Capps (blood clot) was placed on the 60-day DL on Tuesday.

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The Padres did not say where the blood clot is exactly, but regardless, Capps is done for the year. Cory Mazzoni was called up to take Capps' spot on the roster. Capps has electric stuff and the potential to close down the road, but he's now lost close to two full seasons to injuries (including Tommy John surgery).

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Capps fired a pair of scoreless innings with three strikeouts in an 8-4 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

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This was easily Capps' best appearance of the season and also the first time he has pitched more than one inning. The 27-year-old is showing improvement with five strikeouts over his last four games after failing to record one over his previous six. Capps still owns an ugly 7.59 ERA through 10.2 innings, and we likely won't see him fully recover from Tommy John surgery until the 2018 season.

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Capps worked around a single to record a scoreless inning in Tuesday's victory over the Phillies.

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It was Capps' first scoreless appearance in four chances since returning from the disabled list Aug. 7, but he has still yet to register his first strikeout of the 2017 season. The 27-year-old hasn't displayed the upper-90s fastball he is known for, averaging just 92.6 mph since his activation. Capps is coming off of Tommy John surgery, so it may take some time until he rediscovers his dominant form.

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Capps was charged with three runs over two-thirds of an inning in Monday's loss to Cincinnati.

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Capps struggled in his 2017 debut, loading the bases via a double and two walks before being lifted from the game. The 27-year-old watched all three of his baserunners cross home plate following an eighth-inning grand slam off the bat of Patrick Kivlehan. The flamethrowing righty was dominant in his last season prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery (1.16 ERA and 16.8 K/9), so there is certainly value in his arm if he can get back on track. That said, fantasy owners should take a patient approach with Capps, especially considering that he won't be in line for many save opportunities in the Padres' current bullpen configuration.

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Capps was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

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Capps has been slowly making his way back from Tommy John surgery, but he is set to rejoin the big club after compiling a healthy 2.81 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 25.2 innings with the Chihuahuas. He should immediately slide into the backend of the Padres' bullpen, and he could eventually work himself into save situations if he pitches well. Buddy Baumann was sent back to the minors in a corresponding move.

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Capps (ankle) has pitched well since returning from the minor league disabled list July 14, firing seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in four appearances.

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Capps has come along slowly this season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he has been pitching well lately and could find himself back in the majors soon, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Padres traded away their closer Brandon Maurer on Monday and they may not be done making moves prior to next week's trade deadline. If and when Capps returns to the majors, he could find himself in the mix for closing duties right off the bat, something fantasy owners hunting for saves should keep an eye on.

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Capps was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A El Paso due to an ankle injury, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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Capps reportedly twisted his ankle completing conditioning exercises Tuesday, and given how liberally minor-league teams use the DL, this doesn't seem like too serious of an issue. However, little is known about this injury at this time, and given the hurler's uncanny ability to get injured, don't be surprised if the Padres use kid gloves in his recovery process. Capps is unable to return until after the All-Star break.

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Capps (elbow) was activated from the 60-day DL on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A El Paso, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

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Capps will effectively continue his rehab from Tommy John surgery with El Paso for the time being, having hit some roadblocks on his way back to the big leagues. He struggled during his initial rehab assignment back in April and was sent back to extended spring training to work on his mechanics. A recent live session drew mixed reviews, so apparently there's still work to be done.